Sterling Acterra — Brakes
High risk
May 17, 2019
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain trucks were built with air reservoir tanks that are too small in relation to the size of the air brake chambers. Canadian regulations require enough air reservoir capacity
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Columbia
Sterling Acterra — Other
High risk
Jul 26, 2010
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with an MBE900 (EPA04 and EPA07) engine, the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property da
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis, Sterling 7500, Sterling 8500, Thomas Built Fs-65 Non-School Bus
Sterling Acterra — Steering
High risk
Jul 13, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the weld around the steering shaft tube, which joins the splined tube to the non-splined intermediate tube, may be mislocated. An improperly located weld bead
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Sterling Acterra — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 15, 2008
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture, causing a diesel fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could re
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Chassis, Sterling L-Line, Thomas Built Hdx Non-School Bus
Sterling Acterra — Brakes
High risk
Mar 31, 2008
Model years: 2008
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured Bendix MV-3 dash control valve. If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reserv
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Argosy Rhd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia
Sterling Acterra — Steering
High risk
Mar 25, 2008
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, incorrect spindle nuts may have been installed during vehicle assembly. This could cause incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubricat
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Fln Business Class, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fb-65 Commercial Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fs-65 School Bus Chassis
Sterling Acterra — Other
High risk
Nov 7, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the fifth wheel hitch assembly's lever arm may have been incorrectly installed during the manufacturing process. The lever arm pivot bolt may have been over-tigh
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
Sterling Acterra — Steering
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia
Sterling Acterra — Brakes
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus
Sterling Acterra — Suspension
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the flange, crossmember, and web mounting surfaces of the center suspension mounting bracket casting may not be perpendicular. An out of square casting may have
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld120sd, Freightliner Fld120sd Military, Sterling A-Line
Sterling Acterra — Brakes
High risk
Jun 13, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, a defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake. This could cause the vehicle to roll
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Cargo, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld
Sterling Acterra — Electrical
High risk
Dec 2, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear. After a period of continuous use on the high-speed setting,
Also affects: Sterling A-Line, Sterling Lt9500
Sterling Acterra — Suspension
High risk
Dec 2, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect of the front axle I-beam top flange may result in a reduction of axle service life. The axle I-beam may fatigue and fracture, causing a
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Motorhome Chassis
Sterling Acterra — Suspension
High risk
Oct 18, 2005
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the rear spindles may fracture as a result of incorrect heat treat process during vehicle assembly. Rear spindle failure could allow the wheel, tire, and brake
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Columbia
Sterling Acterra — Steering
High risk
Sep 14, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the front hubs may fracture and allow the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. This could cause a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Fld
Sterling Acterra — Wheels
High risk
Jun 10, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, wheels were not pre-stressed and could, over time, develop cracks. If allowed to propagate, the cracks may result in wheel failure, which could cause a vehicle
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Condor, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis
Sterling Acterra — Tires
High risk
Mar 29, 2005
Model years: 2004
Certain vehicles are equipped with Michelin XDE 10R22.5 LRG and LRF tires that do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 109. A localized variance in the gauge of the inner line
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt55 Van Chassis, Thomas Built C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Fs65 School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef
Sterling Acterra — Other
High risk
Mar 29, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear hub bearings may have been incorrectly adjusted during assembly. Rear axle wheel ends with excessive bearing preload adjustment will overheat and may
Also affects: Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Sterling Acterra — Other
High risk
Mar 29, 2005
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the engine cooling fan may fracture and pieces may separate from the fan blade which could result in vehicle damage and possible personal injury. Correction: D
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Sterling Acterra — Suspension
High risk
Jun 17, 2004
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain trucks equipped with 8,000 pound front axles, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead to premature bearing
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Business Class M2
Sterling Acterra — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 13, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may separate making it difficult to put the transmission into gear. The driver may not be able
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Sterling Acterra — Suspension
High risk
Jul 29, 2003
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, manufacturing defects in the front axle unitized hubs may cause premature spalling of the wheel bearings. This condition will lead to eventual breakdown of the
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Flb
Sterling Acterra — Engine
High risk
Feb 19, 2003
Model years: 2002
Certain trucks equipped with a 2002 Caterpillar 3126E engine and an HEP8 injection oil pump were assembled with out of specification pump components and may experience a high press
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Xc Chassis, Sterling L-Line
Sterling Acterra — Brakes
High risk
Jan 24, 2003
Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the 12" X 4" DCM Drum Parking Brake Assemblies were fastened to the brake flange yoke with 1.25" attaching bolts. These bolts may interfere with the actuator s
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class
Sterling Acterra — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 17, 2002
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the cast output yoke on M-B transmissions may fracture on vehicles with 1610 or 16T series drivelines. After a yoke fractures, the main driveline becomes unsup
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2
Sterling Acterra — Steering
High risk
Nov 1, 2002
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
The TRW tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation
Also affects: American Lafrance Eagle, American Lafrance Metropolitan, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Cargo
Sterling Acterra — Electrical
High risk
Apr 4, 2002
Model years: 2001
On certain trucks a capacitor in the power line carrier (PLC) filter can ignite when subject to reverse polarity electrical spikes. The PLC filter is located inside the left side f
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Condor, Freightliner Fld
Sterling Acterra — Brakes
High risk
Jan 2, 2002
Model years: 2002
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with Meritor Wabco pneumatic Antilock Brake System (ABS) Valve Packages. The assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Also affects: American Lafrance Metropolitan, Sterling Condor, Freightliner Riv, Freightliner Condor, Sterling Cargo
Sterling Acterra — Suspension
High risk
Dec 10, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002
Certain trucks. The welds that attach the rear suspension control rod brackets to the axle housing may not meet specifications. A weld could fracture, increasing the risk of a cras
Also affects: Sterling L-Line, Sterling A-Line
Sterling Acterra — Brakes
High risk
Jun 19, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain vehicles equipped with certain Haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released. When the valve sti
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line
Sterling Acterra — Brakes
High risk
May 23, 2001
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
Certain heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes and a DuraPark park brake system manufactured by ArvinMeritor. Air is entering the hydraulic rear brake cylinders through a
Also affects: Freightliner Fln
Sterling Acterra — Suspension
High risk
May 10, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain trucks equipped with Chalmers suspensions may suffer torque rod eye to tube weld failure which may cause a lack of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will replace the tor
Also affects: Freightliner Fld, Freightliner Fln, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line, Western Star 4800
Sterling Acterra — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 6, 2001
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, incorrect wiring of the instrument lighting dimmer switch can cause it to fail. This can result in a loss of the instrument cluster lighting. Correction: Deale
Sterling Acterra — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Mar 30, 2001
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, an undersized ground wire for the defroster blower motor switch can cause the switch to overheat and fail. This results in loss of the defrosting system. Corre
Sterling Acterra — Brakes
High risk
Oct 27, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, a support clamp was omitted from the front axle hydraulic brake line from the chassis to the brake. This could ultimately result in brake line damage and front
Sterling Acterra — Steering
High risk
Sep 26, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the TRW tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearing that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fld, Freightliner Fln, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fs65
Sterling Acterra — Brakes
High risk
Aug 28, 2000
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the Bendix ABS ECU misinterprets certain signals from wheel ends which can result in the temporary loss of braking capability on one or more wheel positions fo
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Flc112, Freightliner Fld
Sterling Acterra — Suspension
High risk
Aug 28, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the front axle wheel bearing nut adjustment and retention assembly may (1) restrict complete lubrication fill at assembly and/or (2) shear the spindle nut pack
Sterling Acterra — Steering
High risk
Jul 10, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the upper steering column pinch bolt may not have been properly torqued and could fall out. This condition could lead to loss of steering control and a possibl
Also affects: Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
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